SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
17,628 km
10,954 miles
VBP
Bokpyinn
Myanmar
Distance
17,628 km
10,954 mi / 9,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO VBP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Bokpyinn Airport
IATA Code SJO VBP
ICAO Code MROC VYBP
City San Jose Bokpyinn
Country Costa Rica Myanmar
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Yangon
Elevation 3,021 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 11.270000, 98.770000

San Jose (SJO) to Bokpyinn (VBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Bokpyinn Airport (VBP) in Bokpyinn, Myanmar is 17,628 kilometers (10,954 miles / 9,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:49 in San Jose, it's 04:19 in Bokpyinn. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,921 feet between the two airports. Bokpyinn Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Bokpyinn (VBP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Bokpyinn Airport (VBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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